Thank you!It took about a week to get a callback (March 2023 - we just got ours 2 weeks ago). Then a few days to receive the physical tickets via Fed EX.
Thank you!It took about a week to get a callback (March 2023 - we just got ours 2 weeks ago). Then a few days to receive the physical tickets via Fed EX.
It's a really great resort for both couples and family. The icecream bar at night!!! I usually go to the poly to get any where plus i love it across the the street and then stroll to grand FLJust booked our first shades stay for June. It's a quick three night, adult only thing. However if we like our stay we may plan to bring the whole crew for a longer trip.
its pretty good and not as pricey as Saratoga springs which has the best one. shades is 8 out of 10Has anyone used the spa? If so, how was it?
Email from SOG today.
Dear Guest,
As you know, there are always exciting things happening around Walt Disney World Resort, and we want to keep you updated on the latest developments.
Starting Monday, May 1, 2023, the World Drive Expansion Project will begin between Shades of Green and the Grand Floridian Resort. We know that it's a lovely stroll on the walkway from our hotel to the Polynesian Village Resort; unfortunately, it will no longer be accessible.
But don't worry; we've got your back! We're adding extra buses to the Transportation and Ticket Center route, so you can still easily get to your destination. And the best part? It's totally free!
If you prefer to use your own vehicle, you can still do so, but please note that you will be responsible for the parking fee at the theme parks. Alternatively, you could use a ride-sharing service like Uber, Lyft, or the Minnie Van™ service-connected by Lyft - all available within the Walt Disney World Resort.
We understand that change can be tough, but we hope you'll bear with us as we work to make things even better for you. We're always here to help and make your stay as magical as possible.
Sincerely,
Shades of Green Staff
Same!! It's such a nice walk in the morning too DH will come with me sometimes but my eldest DD will always meet me at MK during our Halloween trips.I was just coming here to see if anyone knew how long this construction was expected to take? We arrive June 1, so I'm hoping less than a month! My DH is happy to grab Shades busses cause he's not a rope dropper by choice, but I really like the walk to the Poly for the earliest possible start . . .
Same!! It's such a nice walk in the morning too DH will come with me sometimes but my eldest DD will always meet me at MK during our Halloween trips.
Unfortunately, I suspect it'll affect your trip and ours too. We go toward the end of June (and I'm guessing that's why we got the email.)
Fingers crossed!
Oh no, that would stink. Was this speculation or addition info? I don't have a FB so can't always see stuff.From the comments on the SoG Facebook page, this sounds like it will be a permanent change.
I wonder if demand will be enough they give AK and DHS their own busses?Especially with the sunrise and the mist that comes off the pond . . . Darn, now I really am bummed! I submitted a question through the website asking if there were any estimates. I guess we'll see. The extra busses to the TTC will be helpful, but I liked grabbing the earliest AK and HS busses from Poly because they don't stop at both parks like SOG busses do.
Thank you for the info. That really stinks. We found the buses at Shades a lil rough (so much so we only used them twice for a week trip- we walked to Pily to catch their buses after) and hate having to dig out our ids and lil paper showing we're a guest, so not having the walkway or access to the Poly is a huge downfall for Shades in our opinion.I was able to see a good number of comments without logging into FB and saw where SOG staff said several times responding to people that it's a permanent change
@brockash
(In case you didn't see today's comments in this thread.)
I certainly hope they would, but not holding my breath. The other issue for early rope droppers is that generally they don't start their transportation as early as the Disney buses so you're going to be behind the first bus runs of the morning.I wonder if demand will be enough they give AK and DHS their own busses?
That's what I was afraid of Like the permanent closure of the WL/Ft. Wilderness walking path. I prefer walking so much more than the busses and enjoyed the Shades of Green to Poly walk.From the comments on the SoG Facebook page, this sounds like it will be a permanent change.